Regional University West Rankings
Regional University West Methodology
Regional Universities offer a full range of undergrad programs and some master's programs but few doctoral programs. Regional Universities include Providence College, James Madison University, Creighton University, and Santa Clara University.
These rankings are split into 4 regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,700 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,476
- Setting:
- urban
Austin, TX
A private institution, St. Edward's University was founded in 1885.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,612 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,640
- Setting:
- suburban
Forest Grove, OR
Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,640, with a gender distribution of 39.7 percent male students and 60.3 percent female students. 63.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 37.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,386 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,437
- Setting:
- urban
San Antonio, TX
Founded in 1852, St. Mary's University of San Antonio is a private institution. St. Mary's University of San Antonio follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,756 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,103 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 13,809
- Setting:
- suburban
Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. The school has 35.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Western Washington University is 21:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,380 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,120
- Setting:
- suburban
Newberg, OR
George Fox University was established in 1891 as a private institution. George Fox University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,606 (2010-11)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,766 (2010-11)
- Enrollment:
- 27,436
- Setting:
- urban
Long Beach, CA
With a peach tree-lined campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the California State University—Long Beach offers students an education in a scenic setting. Among its Division I athletic squads is the especially competitive women’s volleyball team.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,182 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,343
- Setting:
- urban
Salt Lake City, UT
Westminster College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,343, with a gender distribution of 43.2 percent male students and 56.8 percent female students. 27.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 73.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,626 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,288
- Setting:
- urban
Los Angeles, CA
A small Catholic school in Los Angeles, Mount St. Mary’s College offers more than 35 academic majors and minors. Students at Mount St. Mary’s College can also explore the Center of Campus Ministry and join some of about 70 organizations.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,190 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,314
- Setting:
- urban
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City University is a private institution that was founded in 1904. The school has 72.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Oklahoma City University is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,300 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,627
- Setting:
- urban
Houston, TX
University of St. Thomas was established in 1947 as a private institution. University of St. Thomas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
